Virtual bronchoscopy diagnosed 80% of peripheral lung nodules (RCT, Thorax)
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Traditional bronchoscopy with transbronchial biopsy (TBBx) has only a 34% sensitivity at diagnosing peripheral pulmonary nodules < 2 cm in size. Transthoracic needle aspiration (TTNA)'s superior sensitivity of 90% for diagnosing peripheral lesions makes it the standard of care for peripheral lesions, but TTNA carries a considerable risk for pneumothorax.
Virtual bronchoscopy diagnosed 80% of peripheral lung nodules (RCT, Thorax)
Virtual bronchoscopy diagnosed 80% of…
Virtual bronchoscopy diagnosed 80% of peripheral lung nodules (RCT, Thorax)
Traditional bronchoscopy with transbronchial biopsy (TBBx) has only a 34% sensitivity at diagnosing peripheral pulmonary nodules < 2 cm in size. Transthoracic needle aspiration (TTNA)'s superior sensitivity of 90% for diagnosing peripheral lesions makes it the standard of care for peripheral lesions, but TTNA carries a considerable risk for pneumothorax.